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[hopeboy]

[Sitting on a bench nearby is a boy wearing his perpetual hat, if not his usual gentle smile. He seems to be admiring something that he's holding between two of his fingers. This scene is fleeting, though, as the camera shifts angle so you're all greeted by the cheerful face of one smiling Emolga here.

Seems like he's playing cameraman today.]

I already told you guys you shouldn't play with that.

[This time, the camera steadies after that easy voice as Emolga tilts his head in confusion at his trainer.]

Oh right, you're still not with me then.

[An obedient pokemon, Emolga flies to his trainer, who we now recognize to be Takeru the moment he lands right next to him. The digi-destined then seizes his Gear from his pokemon without a single hint of getting mad.]

Looks like you and Teddiursa plan to become cameramen someday. [A soft chuckle.] But I guess I can't blame you. This is a proud moment for everyone, don't you think?

[Emolga nods happily to which Takeru responds with a brighter smile.]

Alright! I'll make sure you guys have a delicious dinner tonight!

[And in Emolga's excitement, he jumps and steps on the off button of the Gear.]

Comments

[Video]

[seetheflower]

Awwww, such cute Nokémon you have!

[ That's not a misspelling... ]

[Video]

[hopeboy]

Yeah, they're really something. [A lopsided smile.] But, um... I don't think that's what they're called.

[Video]

[seetheflower]

Yes it is, that's how I call them! [ Therefore it's totally legit. ]

[Video]

[hopeboy]

[Blink. Blink.]

I hope don't get confused by it?

[Video]

[seetheflower]

Hm? Why would there be confusion?

video;

[uuing]

They're going to be cameramen..?

.. Uu-, so.. they'll have their own TV show?!

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[hopeboy]

Well, not in that literal sense, Maria. I just think they wanna be like that for how often they use my Gear.

[uuing]

.. Uu-.. [ now she's pouting a little, as if she's disappointed. ] So Maria won't be able to see their TV show after all?

[hopeboy]

Well- [He smiles to somehow reassure her.] Maybe someday? I can record them for you, if you want.

[uuing]

[ it seems to work! she's starting to smile a little too, at least.. ]

Uu-! Takeru would do that for Maria? Really, really? Maria would love to see..!

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[for_realsies]

Oh! You let your friends use your camera? *This idea did not cross her mind, she feels bad that it didn't. And it shows.*

...Only Tailypo really has the digits for it. But we can try that!

*The camera awkwardly heads to the ground, then runs back a few paces. ...and Imogen has a Rattata on her head. Omen, her Absol has curled up next to the stump Imogen is using as a seat. They both look a bit rough for the journey.*

So what's this proud moment you're thinking about and deserves a delicious dinner?

Video

[hopeboy]

Oh, well... I don't let them use it per se. They use it without me knowing.

[At her question, though, his lips curve up into a broader smile.]

We just defeated Bugsy. [He shows off his badge.] So I think that's worth celebrating in itself.

Video

[for_realsies]

Oooooh, so that's what the badges look like here. Huh.

...I like it!

Video

[hopeboy]

[A gentle smile.] Then, I take it you're new here?

Video

[for_realsies]

*Imogen is really excited. So much she's missed hatboy's question at first.*

I want some badges, I can work them into my jewelry, I can wear them as earring or put them in headbands and-

*Oh, right, fighting. She's not totally sold on that bit of here.*

Yeah, only a few days, but I played the video game as a kid! So I already know a lot about what's going on here!

[Action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Oh hey, look, Hikari's running up over to you Takeru. And she has a Pichu in her hands right now... that doesn't really look all that happy, to be quite honest.]

Takeru-kun! There you are! Sorry it took so long, but well, Pichu here wasn't really being all that cooperative.

Chu.

[Still not happy. Hikari sighs, and looks down at the pokémon.]

We've been over this already. You're not strong enough to fight Gym Leaders yet, no matter how many awesome moves you've been born with.

Pi. Chu Pi Chu.

... I swear, this is Eevee all over again.

[Action]

[hopeboy]

Hey, it's alright, Hikari-chan.

[He gives her a reassuring smile which just turns lopsided the moment he hears her complaints.]

Seems to me you always end up with all the eager pokemon.

[Action]

[chosen_light_child]

[She can't help but giggle a bit herself.]

Yeah, it really seems like I do. Except Charizard, anyway.

Chupi!

[Yeah, tiny Pichu is wiggling around in Hikari's arms now, waving his... arms. Or rather, forelegs. Or whatever those limbs were supposed to be.]

[Action]

[hopeboy]

[Emolga chuckles at Pichu's struggles which Takeru, in turn, smiles a determined smile at.]

That just goes to show that you have great potential in training them. [Yeah, Takeru fiercely believes in you, Hikari.]

[Action]

[chosen_light_child]

[Hikari couldn't help but blush at that, even as she smiled over at Takeru.]

Takeru-kun...

Chupi...

[Pichu actually stopped his struggling for a moment, looking up at Hikari.

Before shrugging and starting to struggle again.]

[video]

[digital_bingo]

Maybe we should all go out to celebrate!

[Because badges all around should equal a celebration, with cake. She's having a sweet-tooth moment-- They deserve it.]

[video]

[hopeboy]

[He claps his hands.] Yeah! A three-way celebration would be really nice! Where do you guys wanna go?

[video]

[digital_bingo]

Yes! Hmm... I'm alright with anything in particular! You or Hikari-chan can decide!

[video]

[hopeboy]

[Where should they go that won't make Miyako feel she's a third wheel? Hmmm.]

Somewhere with lots of sweets would be really awesome.

[video]

[digital_bingo]

[To an awesome restaurant with cake; she'll be thoroughly distracted.]

Yeah! So pick something good, okay?